Laura Mercier • Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 • Tinted Moisturizer
(1238 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.8 |
| Would buy this product again. | 64% |
| Package Quality | 3.8 |
| Price | 4.2 |
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wingcharm on 4/29/2013 8:06:00 AM more reviews by wingcharm
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
After being convinced with the positive reviews here, I finally bought this product. I am now using it for 3 months and it's doing just fine on my face.
I don't really know if this TM is exceptional because this is the only second brand of TM that I've used so I can only compare it with my previous Wet n' Wild TM.
When it comes to coverage, it does alright. I don't really have any zit problem so it fairly evens out my skin tone, fades dark spots and blemishes. It's not really like foundation or concealer with heavy coverage but this TM is enough for me as I'm not a heavy makeup user and still prefers the natural look. What I do is apply this in my face then use concealer under my eyes and side of the nose and then apply blush and lipstick and that's it, my face looks flawless.
One thing I also like is that it feels very light on my face like a regular moisturiser and doesn't cause breakout.
The only thing I hate is the packaging because it could easily spill when you push the tube accidentally.
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melikemochi on 4/17/2013 9:03:00 PM more reviews by melikemochi
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I first tried this product about 2 years ago and LOVED it so much that I bought a backup! I'm sensitive to face products that feel like a mask or look cakey. I have pretty good skin, no break outs, just freckles and some redness/hyper-pigmentation. I wanted something that provided some evening out of my skin tone that I could not feel sitting on my skin. This remember liking this product bc it seemed to even me out a bit but yet had an easy fool-proof application. I could apply it lightly or heavily with my fingers and there was never any streaking or uneveness. The color I felt was forgiving because it was sheer. Bisque is PERFECT for my nc30 skin (some SA recommended sand but I felt bisque matched my yellow undertones better). Sometimes I wore it with MAC MSF Natural in med+ over it. Very natural no makeup-look. The packaging is bad if you plan to travel or transport. I'm pretty careful but a lot of product squirted out into the cap and was wasted. Shouldn't be a problem if you store it cap up and don't take it anywhere. No breakouts from it. Always looked great. Fresh and like I wasn't wearing anything and no clinging to dry areas.
Fast forward to now: I think it's too expensive, $43, for a lotion. If you feel like splurging for a lotion that gives the slightest tiny amount of coverage (if you look REALLY REALLY closely), then you will be happy with it. I put this on half my face and nothing on the other half the other day.... if I looked REAL closely and used a tiny bit of imagination... I could see that my skin was ever so slightly more even (toned down redness a tiny bit) on the TM side but nothing else was covered. An hour later, I couldn't even see the difference (and I looked outside, indoors, and indoors with natural light). I'm on a makeup budget and so wouldn't repurchase this and regret getting the backup. For $43, I expect this to do more for me. I would rather buy Urban Decay naked skin.... it is a foundation but I would say its the same thing in that you cannot feel it on your skin whatsoever but provides light to med coverage.
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lilmomomo on 4/17/2013 12:52:00 AM more reviews by lilmomomo
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
i buy travel size version in sand.
it works well if i dont have too much skin blemishes or pigmentation to cover
i like LM b/c its so light and not heavy feeling at all.
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xxrocy on 4/14/2013 7:04:00 PM more reviews by xxrocy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
Good tinted moisturizer, gives a nice coverage over all.
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dayoldsushi on 4/10/2013 12:42:00 AM more reviews by dayoldsushi
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I prefer this version over the oil-free, which has an odd texture imho. Its light but provides coverage. It does a good job of evening out my skin tone with a very natural finish. I found it to be moisturising on my dry skin.
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sleepytimesamba on 4/5/2013 12:36:00 PM more reviews by sleepytimesamba
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I am happy with this product, it provides enough coverage to cover up redness and make my skin glow. This is my first time using a tinted moisturiser so I will be trying another brand after this tube has finished to see if there are any others that I prefer to this.
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cookielicious82 on 3/22/2013 7:48:00 AM more reviews by cookielicious82
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
For reference i used the one for dry skin not the oil free version. This product is very hyped and i wanted to see what the fuss was about. So i purchased it in nude s the shade up was too dark.
Did not like this at all. felt very uncomfortable and too dry for my skin type. Was very flat and just did nothing for me. I did try it for a while and tried mixing things with it but it was not very flattering on me. I got so fed up of trying to use it up i ended up giving it away to charity.
try to test before you buy. not always easy in the UK but at least put it on in the shop and walk around with it for a day before comitting. its very expansive and i think there are better products out there for chpear. this product has too much hype and i do not think ts worth it.
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MayaFrasier on 3/22/2013 1:16:00 AM more reviews by MayaFrasier
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I really don't like foundations because they feel like I'm wearing a mask of paint on my face. This works really well for sheer coverage and evening out my skin tone. Paired with concealer, it does wonders. I wear it over top Too Faced Primed and Poreless primer and my skin looks flawless. My shade is Bisque, which surprised me because it seemed light for my tan, Mediterranean skin tone. If you are going to get this, I don't recommend getting it online because finding your shade can really be tricky.
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Lrodway on 3/11/2013 11:10:00 AM more reviews by Lrodway
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
The consistency of this product isn't great; its not very blendable and tends to leave 'tide-marks'. As a tinted moisturiser, one wouldn't expect any real coverage, but the colour is a bit rubbish! I bought it to even out my skin tone on days I don't want a face of foundation, but it's not great. It is around £33 in the UK - which, in my opinion, is hugely overpriced for a less-than-amazing product. Secondly, the packaging is very cheap and of poor quality. I find that the product oozes out too easily. Although it is great for chucking in your handbag, I'd be scared of it leaking. For the price you would definitely expect a little bit more thought and effort to be invested in the product.
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greeneyedskier on 3/5/2013 9:57:00 PM more reviews by greeneyedskier
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I am impressed with how nicely this tinted moisturizer matches my skin. It is light weight and has medium coverage. I add a fuller coverage foundation around my eyes and nose. The price to be a bit high but it's a good quality product that will match most skin tones and doesn't wear off unless you're doing excessive exercise.
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scrowley2328 on 2/27/2013 3:04:00 PM more reviews by scrowley2328
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I wear the shade Sand and it is my HG for days when I am in a rush and do not have the time to do a full face of makeup. It doesn't cover as well as BB Creams but just enough so my redness and acne blemishes aren't in everyone's face. It is expensive but until I find a DS product that doesn't break me out and works as well as this then I will continue to buy!
I wish it was a pump though =(
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Jenniferlm on 2/27/2013 2:55:00 PM more reviews by Jenniferlm
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Red, Straight Eyes: Green
I am a big fan of tinted moisturizers. I never wear anything else, because I hate regular foundations. There is a fine line between this tinted moisturizer and a regular foundation. This one is really thick for a tinted moisturizer..not as thick as the smashbox BB cream, (Would hardly call that a tinted moisturizer..) but pretty thick compared to Mac. It's borderline. However, It's not sticky or waxy. You won't feel like you have a film on your skin and it doesn't smell funny. I have dry skin, so I can't speak for other skin types, but it works for me. It doesn't go on unevenly. I still use a moisturizer under this. My skin looks and feels so smooth. The color is amazing. I'm very pale..I wear porcelain. I get compliments all the time. I just love it. I wish it were a little less cost wise..at $43. $45 with tax. and the bottle it's in is a little annoying, but bearable. Also, I'm the type where I get little break outs fairly easily. I don't get break outs from this, but when your skin is in a mood, it doesn't matter what you use.
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KacieLuebke on 2/21/2013 9:47:00 PM more reviews by KacieLuebke
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Blue
I used to swear by cosmedicine tinted moisturizer..but like all great things it was discontinued :( I don't usually get blemishes, and my skin tone is mostly even so i try to steer away from foundations because they just look cakey on my skin. That's what i loved about the cosmedicine..super sheer and smooth. Anyway when i went to find a new moisturizer i accepted the help from one of the ladies at sephora. This product just makes my skin dry, ironically, and it looks even more cakey and rough than any foundation i've ever tried. I was really disappointed that i wasted almost $50 on a horrible product. It makes my skin look aged and disgusting. I would never reccommend this product!!
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makeupctgirl on 2/20/2013 12:37:00 PM more reviews by makeupctgirl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Before using this product, I would mix in a tiny blob of my Body Shop SPF20 oil-free foundation, shade 01, with a bigger blob of Olay Total Effects moisturizer, and then apply it all over my face with my hands. This gave me excellent, natural-looking coverage and lasted the whole day. I thought I would try out this product because of the rave reviews it was getting, and the fact that it would save me the mixing step of my current routine.
At Sephora, I asked one of the salespeople for help with selecting the right colour for my skin. I couldn't decide between Nude and Bisque oil-free tinted foundation. She did a colour-match, and said Bisque was better suited for my skin. I couldn't see any difference between the two colours, but I was worried about getting something that was too dark or too light for my skintone. I decided to go with what the "expert" suggested, and bought the Bisque one.
I have tried it out a few times and am extremely disappointed. I was told by the salesperson that this will give my face a "healthy glow", which it did not. It did not leave my skin feeling moisturized either. Total Effects alone gives me both of these results! I think the colour was too dark as well, because after applying it, I felt my skin turned a strange, dull, grey colour. The coverage was also not impressive; in fact, I feel like it didn't cover ANYTHING, even after putting a significant amount on. I can also "FEEL" it on my skin, I'm not sure how to describe that. My combo of Total Effects and the Body Shop foundation was much better, and cheaper to boot!
For now, I can't decide if I should return this for a refund, or exchange it for the Nude shade and see how that works. Because of this experience, I think I should stick to products I like and that I know work for me, instead of wasting my money on these fancy, expensive, and unimpressive products.
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*TOP REVIEWER* auburngal on 2/19/2013 9:41:00 AM more reviews by auburngal
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Used to love powder foundation for their sheer finish and easy application- just brush on and go. But now my skin is too dry, yet it doesn't need more than light coverage (and of course a good color match). Went to the Lm counter at Nordie's to try this (the one for normal to dry skin). Porcelain is a perfect color match. The depth of coverage is sheer yet buildable (for where I need a bit more). It has a dewy finish that lasts on top of my sunscreen (I never go without a high SPF sunscreen). I've applied it with fingers, sponge, and foundation brush. The SA recommended the brush; I like all three, maybe the sponge most.
I keep it cap up in its box in my drawer to keep it from running (that's a problem no one should have). Right now I would repurchase because there aren't better alternatives out there. A tube is better than a pump because you can get out every last bit, but the stuff shouldn't run out the tube when stored.
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Hermanspottypants on 2/16/2013 2:50:00 PM more reviews by Hermanspottypants
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination Hair: Other Eyes: Brown
This was a such a huge disappointment. never ever ever again. urgh.
I used the oil free version in 'sand'.
I looked bright radiant orange and could have been shipped UPS to oompha loompha land.
I looked like the dreadful Irish cliche of picking foundation colours too dark and too orange. cringe.
My skin was as hydrated as an african desert.
The only use I had for this was in summer- I would blend some with my paler winter foundations to darken and orange them up a bit.
I have given up even trying to bother finishing the tube and will dump it.
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DollitaHaze on 2/15/2013 4:45:00 PM more reviews by DollitaHaze
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel
I am ridiculously picky when I comes to foundations/ tinted moisturizer/ bb creams.On a daily basis, I only use the bare minimum makeup since I find that most products dry out my skin or (slightly) irritate my eyes.That being said, I'm borderline obsessed with perfecting my skin (If you're skin looks flawless, and you're eyebrows are in good shape, you can get away with very little makeup and look fabulous)
My skin is in decent shape. I have slight pigmentation around the nose and occasional breakouts, but mostly its just easily dried out. My biggest problem with tinted moisturizers and liquid foundation (I stay far far away from powder) is the settling into the fine lines around my eyes. Laura Mercier makes a pretty damn good tinted moisturizer though it does hurt my wallet.
Being dry skinned means that I can never skip moisturizing after a shower, though I must say that this tinted moisturizer helps retain moisture. It's creamy and light, and spreads quite easily though (as others have mentioned) it does dry pretty fast. I find that so many tinted moisturizer are slightly waxy so I really love the creamy texture of this product. The coverage is quite minimal- it only works to even the skin and provide a bit of a glow, so if I have a blemish I have to bring out the concealer. It has a satin finish on dry skin, not overly dewy but not matte.
On days I want flawless skin, I mix this tinted moisturizer with Mac face and body foundation and just a tiny drop of apricot oil (dry skinned ladies, you have to try this) then massage it into my skin like a regular moisturizer. It leaves skin glowing, even, and moisturized all day long.
Last is the packaging, which I really not my favourite. I find the squeeze bottle to be quite cheap for the amount of money I'm coughing up. Perhaps something more luxurious, like a glass bottle with a pump, would make it easier to justify spending so much.
Overall, this is a great product if you're willing to splurge a little. Definite repurchase.
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Tlauren55 on 2/11/2013 10:49:00 PM more reviews by Tlauren55
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Loved the color, made me flawless with a little dewiness but Product made me break out!!! had to return it ...very sad
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Sikandra on 2/9/2013 6:01:00 AM more reviews by Sikandra
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
As of Jan 22, I've been doing OCM (Oil Cleansing Method) and have thrown all soaps into the trash. I've got fairly oily skin and will admit my fear in beginning OCM. Within four days my blackhead ridden skin had begun to clear and all the redness I'd had under my eyes was completely gone. I CAN GET AWAY WITH WEARING JUST TINTED MOISTURIZER! I don't need foundation! Today marks day 19 of washing my face with certain oils and now the blackheads are completely gone too!!! I CAN GET AWAY WITH WEARING JUST TINTED MOISTURIZER! Laura Mercier is the one I chose. The lady at Nordstrom gave me a two-week supply of it to try before I buy, and it worked perfectly for me. I wanted to try it for awhile first to make sure it didn't put all those darn blackheads back. It didn't. My skin looks incredible and I will NEVER hurt it again with soap and I will never wear foundation again either. My husband is astounded; he pets my soft, clear face and says, "Incredible!"
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laurelpalmer on 2/8/2013 3:34:00 PM more reviews by laurelpalmer
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
Made me break out!!!! Deep cyctic pimples, yuck!!!! Not good for acne prone skin, and NOT very covering. Returned.